Manufacture of model construction kits, miniature figures and layout accessories made of plastic in Gütenbach
Gebr. FALLER GmbH
Gütenbach (DE)New on Amplifa
About FALLER
Gebr. FALLER GmbH, headquartered in Gütenbach in the Black Forest, is a manufacturer of model railway accessories, plastic model kits and layout articles in the gauges H0, N, TT and Z. Production of the model parts is primarily by plastic injection moulding from polystyrene; additionally, kits made from laser-cut components as well as the in-house brand FALLER CREATE with 3D-printed models are offered. The product range includes buildings, bridges, vehicles, figures as well as terrain and landscaping materials such as scatter material, grass fibres, rock films and model water. Distribution is via an online shop with 22 language versions, the specialist retail trade and an own customer service; the delivery area covers Germany, Austria, Switzerland and around 70 other countries. At its headquarters the company also operates an exhibition (Miniature Worlds). The company was founded in 1946 by the brothers Edwin and Hermann Faller and, according to Wikipedia, last employed almost 200 staff.
- Site
- Gütenbach
- Processes
- 3D-printed models (FALLER CREATE), Laser-cut models (kits for fences & small parts), Plastic injection moulding / production of model parts from polystyrene, Wooden construction kits (original production), Online shop / direct sales, Specialist retail distribution, Customer service, Catalogue (print/e-paper)
- Materials
- Polystyrene, Cardboard, Wood, Brass, Island moss, Scatter material gravel (natural material, 0.2–0.6 mm), Scatter material quarry stones granite (2.0–4.0 mm), Scatter material river stones beige (2.0–5.0 mm)
- Founded
- 1946
- Industries
- Model railway accessories, Plastic model making, Toys, Miniature Worlds (gauge G)
- 01
Product development
- 02
Injection moulding of the model parts
- 03
Assembly into kits
- 04
Distribution (online shop, specialist retail)
- 05
Customer service
Materials & Processes
Polystyrene
Plastic for the injection moulding of the model kits.
3D-printed models (FALLER CREATE)
Additively manufactured special elements complementing the injection moulding range.
Laser-cut models
Kits for fences and small parts made from laser-cut components.
Wood
Original material of the wooden construction kits, today also used in landscape elements.
Sites
Gütenbach
DEHeadquarters and factory with exhibition (Miniature Worlds)
- Materials
- Polystyrene
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D-printed models (FALLER CREATE)Additive | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| Laser-cut models (kits for fences & small parts)Joining | – | – | – | – | Wood, Plastic |
| Plastic injection moulding / production of model parts from polystyrenePlastics | – | – | – | – | Polystyrene, Cardboard |
| Wooden construction kits (original production)Other | – | – | – | – | Wood |
8 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spray booth | FALLER | 1 | – | – | – |
| Compressed air compressor (airbrush) | FALLER AS18-2 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Compressed air compressor (airbrush) | FALLER AS186A | 1 | – | – | – |
| Compressor | FALLER AIR BOSS | 1 | – | – | – |
| Airbrush gun | FALLER SP 60 (Dual Action) | 1 | – | – | – |
| Airbrush gun | FALLER SP45K (Professional) | 1 | – | – | – |
| Airbrush gun | FALLER Hobby airbrush | 1 | – | – | – |
| Grooving tool (model making tool) | FALLER | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 1946
Founded by the brothers Edwin and Hermann Faller under the name Hermann Faller; initially wooden construction kits
- 1948
Currency reform crisis; bridged by production of clothes pegs
- 1950
First Faller catalogue (D50) appears
- 1953
Changeover to plastic (polystyrene) models
- 1964
Expansion to include gauge N (1:160)
- 1970–1980
Faller Hittrain toy railway available
- 1978
Market launch of Faller Playtrain
- 1997
Acquisition of the model making company POLA; POLA brand continued in gauge G
- 2009
Insolvency petition (28 August 2009) due to declining demand
- 2010
Successful conclusion of insolvency proceedings (April 2010); Horst Neidhard provides a cash contribution
- 2012
Filming location for the film Bloch: Der Fremde
- 2025/2026
80th anniversary; anniversary models (including blast furnace, world's largest cuckoo clock)